OBJECTIVE By minimizing imaging artifact and particle scatter, carbon fiber–reinforced
polyetheretherketone (CF-PEEK) spinal implants are hypothesized to enhance radiotherapy …

Malignant primary vertebral tumours comprise an uncommon group of primary bone
malignancies that can pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The most frequently …

Purpose Impending and actual pathologic fractures secondary to metastatic bone disease,
lymphoma, or multiple myeloma often require intramedullary fixation followed by radiation …

Spine metastases are a common cause of pain in the oncologic patient which can generate
functional limitation, in addition to complications derived from spinal cord compression …

Abstract Aim/Objectives/Background This practice parameter for the performance of proton
beam radiation therapy was revised collaboratively by the American College of Radiology …

High density materials are assigned with an apparent density of 3.2 g/cm3 in 12-bit CT
images due to saturation. This is often ignored in planning for spine tumors with titanium …

Las metástasis vertebrales son una causa común de dolor en el paciente oncológico, lo
cual puede generar limitación funcional, además de complicaciones derivadas de una …

Radiation therapy plays an important role in the management of patients with primary and
metastatic spine tumors. Technological innovations in the past decade have allowed for …

The “All-on-four” concept for treatment of edentulous arch consists of four implants placed in
between mental foramina; two mesial implants placed perpendicular to the bone crest, and …